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Marymount University Saint Thomas Aquinas College Iona College College of Mount Saint Vincent WLC Hartwick College Centenary University University at Albany- SUNY Mercy State University of New York at New Paltz Mount St. Mary's University The College of Saint Rose| Bethany Lutheran College | Mount Saint Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $39,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $39,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $18,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $24,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $27,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BLC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 2,229 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 1,838 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 1090/1255 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
BLC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
BLC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Saint Mary College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 36% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Bethany Lutheran College ($39,820.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Mount Saint Mary College ($19,456 vs. $24,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 127.6% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($8,270 vs. $18,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 34.8% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($27,222 vs. $20,192)
BLC vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 92 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming BLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Mount Saint Mary College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mount Saint Mary College and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $11,900 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/